Motive and Pattern

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Motive noun - A unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric).

Usage example: decorated with a paisley motive

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Pattern is a synonym for motive in part topic. In some cases you can use "Pattern" instead a noun "Motive", when it comes to topics like design.

Pattern noun - A unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric).

Usage example: a coverlet with a nosegay of tiny pink roses as the pattern

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Motive is a synonym for pattern in design topic. Sometimes you can use "Motive" instead a noun "Pattern", if it concerns topics such as thing, part.

clear	clear motive	clear pattern
special	special motive	special pattern
exact	exact motive	exact pattern
particular	particular motive	particular pattern
Other adjectives: similar, common, specific, complex, established, original, obvious, simple, logical, entire, new, apparent, discernible, different, red.

It eventually becomes clear the same killer is responsible, and the deviation from the pattern in the pastor's case is a clue as to the motive.

Source: Series / Murdoch Mysteries

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